The Ohio delegation to the 2012 Republican National Convention. Standing to the left in the background is Hamilton County Republican chairman Alex Triantafilou.

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With the deadline to pitch Cincinnati as a host for the 2016 Republican National Convention 20 days away, local Republican officials and business leaders are talking seriously about making a formal proposal.

The newest plan: Make it a two-state pitch with events happening in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Hamilton County Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou acknowledged Cincinnati is late to the game, but said "Ohio could be a game changer. The state is critical to winning. Southwest Ohio is critical to winning." ...